Clinical Research Assistant (HS)

Ohio State University; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 157,480 - 239,969; Full time

Job summary

3M HEALTHCARE is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant in the Department of Anesthesiology to participate in data collection, maintenance, and reporting for clinical and translational studies. The role involves patient-facing duties such as assessing eligibility, recruiting, interviewing, enrolling, obtaining informed consent, and educating participants on the study process.

Responsibilities include coordinating appointments, administering testing, collecting biological samples, and assisting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, medical field, or equivalent.
• No prior experience required.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience in a research capacity is desirable.
• Knowledge or experience in specialty areas may be desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical research per approved protocols.
• Assess records to identify eligible participants and enroll.
• Obtain informed consent and educate participants.
• Coordinate patient appointments and procedures.
• Administer standardized testing and scoring.
• Collect, process, and evaluate biological samples.
• Enter and maintain data in study databases.
• Prepare progress reports and IRB/sponsor documents; assist manuscripts.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Database software

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences or Health Sciences

Job description

Clinical Research Assistant (HS)

Department: Medicine | Anesthesiology

Job Summary: The Clinical Research Assistant participates in data collection, maintenance, and reporting as well as patient‑interfacing activities for clinical and translational research studies within the Department of Anesthesiology under the oversight of the College of Medicine Center for Clinical Research Management. The role involves assisting with clinical research in accordance with approved protocols—including interventions such as mindfulness, medication, or devices—while carrying out key patient‑facing duties such as assessing eligibility, recruiting, interviewing, enrolling patients, obtaining informed consent, and educating participants on the study process.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical research in accordance with approved protocols, including therapeutic studies involving interventions like mindfulness, medication, or devices.
• Assess patient records to identify eligible participants, recruit, interview, and enroll patients.
• Obtain informed consent and educate participants on the study process.
• Coordinate patient appointments and procedures.
• Administer standardized diagnostic, psychological, or behavioral testing and calculate scoring.
• Collect, process, and evaluate biological samples.
• Assist with the collection, entry, and maintenance of clinical research data into study databases.
• Prepare documentation for research progress reports, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and sponsor study documents.
• Assist with the preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences, Health Sciences, medical field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• No prior experience required.

Preferred Experience

• 2‑4 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Experience in a research capacity is desirable.
• Knowledge or experience in specialty areas may be desired.

Preferred Skills

• Phlebotomy skills may be desired.
• Experience performing basic laboratory procedures to process biological specimens is desirable.
• Computer skills are required; knowledge of database software applications is desired.

Employment Details

• Work Schedule: Business hours (Monday–Friday); evenings, weekends, holidays, and on‑call hours may be required.
• Location: University Hospital – Doan Hall (0089).
• Position Type: Regular.
• Scheduled Hours: 40; Shift: First Shift.
• Successful completion of a background check and a drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

EEO Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.